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First Step INC

Licensed Center · San Marcos, Hays County, TX · Operation No. 515990

First Step INC holds a Full Permit issued January 8, 1996. In the state's 60-month public window it has 16 inspections on record with 3 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 8, 1996
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
71 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
4003 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666-9351
The 60-month record
16
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
3
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 2 · Medium 0 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Mar 3, 2026 Inspection 0
Feb 27, 2026 Report 0
Feb 9, 2026 Inspection 0
May 19, 2025 Inspection 0
Apr 8, 2025 Inspection 0
Apr 7, 2025 Report 0
Mar 7, 2025 Inspection 0
Jan 14, 2025 Inspection 0
Jan 9, 2025 Report 0
May 30, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 18, 2024 Inspection 1
Jul 24, 2023 Inspection 0
Jul 12, 2023 Report 0
Jun 28, 2023 Inspection 0
May 22, 2023 Inspection 0
Jan 23, 2023 Inspection 0
Jan 12, 2023 Report 0
Sep 12, 2022 Inspection 0
Aug 22, 2022 Inspection 0
Aug 18, 2022 Report 0
Jun 27, 2022 Inspection 2
Sep 8, 2021 Inspection 0
Deficiency records
April 18, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Corrected: May 20, 2024
June 27, 2022 Standard § 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
About these records

These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.

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